{
  "id": 7925249,
  "title": "Aminuddin calls exco move against Tuanku Muhriz an act of defiance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/aminuddin-calls-exco-move-against-tuanku-muhriz-an-act-of-defiance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T01:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1534532/aminuddin-calls-exco-move-against-tuanku-muhriz-act-defiance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has criticized the state executive council's announcement regarding the status of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz. Aminuddin contends that the proclamation, reportedly dated April 19, was presented to him for his signature on April 20, in accordance with Article 10(2) of the Laws of the Constitution of Negeri Sembilan 1959 (UUTKNS). Despite his refusal to sign the document, he asserts that the state government could not accept or recognize the actions of Mubarak Dohak, who was involved in the proclamation, as Dohak was no longer the Undang of Luak Sungai Ujong. Aminuddin further claims that no complete inquiry as mandated under Article 10(1) of the UUTKNS had been held in his presence. He also points out that no allegations were made against Tuanku Muhriz, nor was he given the opportunity to respond to any allegations, which he considers a breach of natural justice. Additionally, Aminuddin questions the state government's shift in position over the validity of the proclamation, as it initially stated on September 9 that the proclamation was invalid, unconstitutional, and unenforceable, only to later declare it valid and enforceable seven days later. He emphasizes that exco members have no authority to decide on the status of Tuanku Muhriz under the UUTKNS. Furthermore, Aminuddin states that the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang, which met on September 13 and issued its decision on September 14, affirmed that the proclamation was invalid and void from the start, and conveyed this decision to the menteri besar, state secretary, and state legal adviser. However, the state exco announced on Wednesday that the proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz was valid and recognized Tuanku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja afar as the new Yang di-Pertuan Besar with immediate effect. Aminuddin maintains that he does not recognize the announcement and considers it an act of defiance against Tuanku Muhriz, calling for legal action against each exco member involved.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Former Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has questioned the state executive council's announcement on the status of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, saying the proclamation cited by the exco had previously been presented to him for his signature while he was menteri besar.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Aminuddin calls NS EXCO announcement an act of ‘derhaka’, seeks legal action",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/aminuddin-calls-ns-exco-announcement-an-act-of-derhaka-seeks-legal",
        "published": "2026-09-17T00:39:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Aminuddin wants action against exco members over royal statement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/aminuddin-wants-action-against-exco-members-over-royal-statement",
        "published": "2026-09-17T01:02:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}